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ASCAP Distributes a Record $1.75 Billion in Royalties for 2025

February 12, 2026 at 02:49 PM
By Jem Aswad
ASCAP Distributes a Record $1.75 Billion in Royalties for 2025

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The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has released its topline figures for 2025, touting another year of growth for the performing-rights organization. The group generated $1.94 billion in overall revenues last year, distributing $1.759 billion of that in the form of royalties to its membership of music writers, composers and publishers – […]

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The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has released its topline figures for 2025, touting another year of growth for the performing-rights organization. The group generated $1.94 billion in overall revenues last year, distributing $1.759 billion of that in the form of royalties to its membership of music writers, composers and publishers – […] This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.

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The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has released its topline figures for 2025, touting another year of growth for the performing-rights organization. The group generated $1.94 billion in overall revenues last year, distributing $1.759 billion of that in the form of royalties to its membership of music writers, composers and publishers – […]

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